ENCORE: The History Of Tacos

In honor of Taco Day today, it only seemed fitting to reshare this episode! So grab your favorite taco and enjoy! In this episode of Sprung On Food, host Kae Sprung dives deep into the world of tacos with stand-up comedian and writer Lauren Davis. Discover Lauren’s personal taco journey from St. Louis to LA, and explore the rich history and cultural impact of this beloved dish. From ancient Mesoamerican traditions to the American fast-food scene, learn about the origins, variations, and the global influence of tacos. Tune in for mouth-watering tales, from street vendors to Taco Bell, and everything in between. Don't miss out on this tasty episode dedicated to all things tacos! You can follow and support Lauren Davis here: https://www.instagram.com/lrndvs https://www.tiktok.com/@lauren.overshare See behind the scenes photos and video here: http://instagram.com/sprungonfood Check back for new episodes, and make sure to also subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@iamsprung You can also learn more and follow Kae Sprung here: Website: http://katherinesprung.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamsprung TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsprung? Looking for tools and resources to help make your own podcast? I recommend Riverside and Descript. You can find links below to sign up\*: Riverside: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm\campaign=campaign\5&utm\medium=affiliate&utm\source=rewardful&via=katherine-sprung Descript: https://get.descript.com/nm1frs9a38kg About the show: Sprung On Food is a digital and podcast series, hosted by Katherine "Kae" Sprung, an award-winning pastry chef and food and media entrepreneur. This season, we're talking about favorite foods- the history behind them and the role they play in the world today. Each episode features a special guest to talk about their favorite food, and help comment on the historical origins and pop-cultural and modern society moments tied to that food. Its food history meets food pop-culture, a dose of education, with sprinkles of comedy. \*Please note that I'm an affiliate and might receive a commission from the links. If you plan on signing up for either app, please consider using the link to help support a fellow creator! 00:00 Introduction to the Taco Talk 00:34 Lauren's Taco Journey 04:44 The History of Tacos 08:27 Taco Etymology and Evolution 11:28 Regional Taco Varieties 15:03 Tacos in the US and Taco Bell's Rise 17:20 The Rise of Taco Bell 17:35 The True Inventor of the U-Shaped Taco Shell 18:30 Lauren's Thoughts on Taco Bell's History 21:58 Taco Tuesday: A Legal Battle 23:11 The Cultural Significance of Tacos 24:09 Modern Taquerias and Their Influence 26:34 Global Adaptations of Tacos 29:27 Tacos in Pop Culture 31:51 Final Thoughts and Farewell